Fairfax Connector
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Fares and Transfers

Effective September , 2004

Cash, valid transfers, tokens, bus passes of regional bus systems, and VRE and Translink passes are accepted as fare media for riding FAIRFAX CONNECTOR buses. Exact amount is required when paying by cash. Drivers do not carry money or make change. An additional fare using cash or tokens may have to be paid when using transfers. Up to two children, four years old or younger, may ride free with a paying customer.

FARES ARE SHOWN IN THE TABLE BELOW

Fares with Metrorail-To-Bus Transfer
Full fares are discounted to the amounts below when a valid Metrorail-To-Bus transfer is used. This transfer must be obtained at the Metrorail station where entry into the Metrorail system is made.

Senior-Disabled Fares
Full fares are discounted to the amounts below for customers 65 years of age and older and persons with disabilities with a Metro ID or Medicare card. A photo ID may be requested. Senior citizens can obtain an ID card application at all Fairfax County libraries. Persons with disabilities can arrange to obtain an ID card at WMATA headquarters, 600 Fifth Street NW, Washington, D.C., by calling (202)962-1245, TTY (202)628-8973.

Bus-To-Bus Transfers
Transfers are issued FREE to customers paying fares with cash or tokens. Transfers are valid for two additional hours from time of boarding for an unlimited number of rides. A transfer cannot be redeemed for another transfer. VRE, Translink and bus passes serve as transfers.

Regional One-Day Bus Pass: $3.00 (Buy Pass on Bus)
Pass is valid for an unlimited number of rides on local routes of participating regional bus systems on the day purchased. It has a value of $1.25 per trip when used on express routes. It expires at midnight, Sunday through Thursday and at 2 a.m., Friday and Saturday.

FAIRFAX CONNECTOR FARES

FARES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Holiday Service

Weekday Service on all Fairfax Connector routes except 595 and 597 which will not operate on these holidays:
Martin Luther King Day
Presidents Day
Columbus Day
Veterans Day

Saturday Service on Routes: 101, 109, 151, 152, 161, 162, 171, 310, 321, 322, 401, 425, 505, 474, 605, 950 and RIBS 1, 2, 3, 4
No other routes operate on this holiday:
Independence Day

Sunday Service on Routes: 101, 151, 152, 161, 162, 171, 310, 321, 322, 401, 425, 505, 574, 605, 950 and RIBS 1, 2, 3, 4
No other routes operate on these holidays:
New Year's Day
Easter
Memorial Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day

Weekday Service on all Fairfax Connector Routes except 595 and 597 which will not operate on this day:
Day After Thanksgiving

ADA Accessible

All Fairfax Connector buses are wheelchair lift-equipped.

For More Information:
Call Fairfax Connector Information Center
(703)339-7200 TTY (703)339-1608
Monday-Thursday 4:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Friday 4:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m.
Saturday 5:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m.
Sunday 5:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Restrictions

Smoking, eating, drinking, and playing radio or video devices without earphones are strictly prohibited on Fairfax Connector buses. In addition strollers must be closed on the bus. Service animals are permitted on the bus. Other small animals are permitted only if transported in a secure container.

Metrobus/rail (202) 637-7000
TTY (202) 638-3780
Monday-Thurs 6:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Friday 6:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Guaranteed Ride Home
For a Guaranteed Ride Home in case of emergencies when Metrorail or VRE is not available, please call:
1-800-745-RIDE (1-800-745-7433)

Fairfax Connector bus service is funded by Fairfax County.